Purpose

Purpose of this Website

The Council of the Great City Schools has designed this Common Core Works website to provide member districts quick access to reliable information, tools, and resources for implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, and the Next Generation Science Standards. For example, you will find English Language Arts/Literacy videos or Mathematics videos that can be used for professional development as well as Parent Roadmapsthat will help you communicate grade-level standards to parents and the community.

Use this site to find updates on current Common Core initiatives, projects, conferences, and opportunities to network across districts to support quality instruction and raise student achievement!

Common Core State Standards Video

This three-minute video explains how the Common Core State Standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond.

This three-minute video in Spanish explains how the Common Core State Standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond.

This 30-second Public Service Announcement has been developed by the Council of the Great City Schools to increase public awareness and engagement of the Common Core State Standards that have been adopted in 46 states and the District of Columbia.

This 30-second Public Service Announcement in Spanish has been developed by the Council of the Great City Schools to increase public awareness and engagement of the Common Core State Standards that have been adopted in 46 states and the District of Columbia.